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Press Release: An Outstanding Designation from UNESCO to Montreal's Whale Seeker
Whale Seeker, a Montreal-based AI company, has received an “Outstanding” designation from the IRCAI–UNESCO Global Top 100 AI List for Cetus, its satellite-powered system that detects and classifies marine mammals at sea. This marks the second time the company has earned top-tier recognition from IRCAI–UNESCO, following a 2022 distinction for its AI system Möbius.
Cetus combines artificial intelligence with satellite imagery to monitor marine mammals across vast and remote oc
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